BS Ecology and Ecosystems Science at University of Idaho

Programme overview

BS Ecology and Ecosystems Science is a undergraduate degree programme offered by Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences, College of Natural Resources at the University of Idaho. It requires 120 credits.

Faculty: College of Natural Resources | Department: Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 120 credits. Required courses listed include BIOL 1140 Organisms and Environments; BIOL 1150 Cells and the Evolution of Life; BIOL 1150L Cells and the Evolution of Life Laboratory; BIOL 2130 Structure and Function Across the Tree of Life; BIOL 3100 Genetics; CHEM 2750 Carbon Compounds.

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Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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